In garden design, art is not only a decoration to embellish space, but also a medium that can trigger emotional resonance and enrich the connotation of the environment. In recent years, Public Domain Artwork has gradually become a common art form in garden landscapes. They do not require high licensing fees and have both beauty, symbolic meaning and cultural communication power.
- What is Public Domain Artwork?
Public Domain Artwork refers to artworks that have entered the public domain, usually created a long time ago, the copyright has expired, or the author has voluntarily given up the copyright. Such works can be freely copied, displayed and even adapted, and are widely used in spaces such as urban squares, landscape sketches, and public gardens.
- The benefits of introducing public art in gardens
Historical sense and cultural depth: classic works such as sculptures by Michelangelo and Rodin are often used to add to the style of gardens.
Visual focus: Public art can naturally guide tourists’ sight and enhance path orientation.
Emotional resonance: Artworks that coexist with nature help to enhance spiritual tranquility and create an immersive experience.
- Case reference: Corporate Head Sculpture
Although Corporate Head Sculpture has not entered the public domain, it shows a very symbolic way of sculptural expression – an office worker buries his head in the wall, reflecting the alienation of modern people in the workplace. Such works with clear expressions and unique shapes often become the most attractive “ideological coordinates” in the garden. - Design suggestions for choosing Public Domain Artwork
In combination with the theme of the garden, choose sculptures related to nature, meditation, and emotion;
Use pools, vegetation, light and shadow to enhance the atmosphere of the work;
For works with high reproducibility, it is recommended to make models with stone or weather-resistant materials.
In a limited budget, public copyright art is a good choice to enhance the temperament of the garden and trigger the viewer’s thinking. The rational use of these works not only beautifies the environment, but also conveys aesthetic and cultural values in a subtle way.